Post #549681 by kick_the_reverb on Mon, Aug 23, 2010 4:17 PM

This Oasis was a total blast, thanks you Otto, Baby Doe and all the volunteers and performers who made this great.
I guess this is a thread where people will give some feedabck, so I thought I would mention two things I found that were much improved:
The line for wrist bands on Thursday was really fast compared to previous years (even though my name wasn't on the list, when I found Baby Doe she immedietly knew what to do, but that was unrelated to the fast check-in process).
Also - the Hanalei BBQ shack or whatever it was called (next to the remodeled section of the conference center) provided a great FAST food option - essential for those about to imbibe alocohol at symposiums (for educational purposes, of course). Thanks for that!

Also thanks to Otto for straigtening out the security clamp-down situation at Tiki Heaven room party on Friday night. The fact there was a problem was a bummer, but Tikitastic Mark said Otto handled it with swift action, that sent the security guys appologizing.

And mentioning the room parties - it was great to serve drinks again for my friends at Tiki Underground (Tiki Heaven) as warm-up for my friend Martin Cate (and wife Rebecca) from Smuggler's Cove. It was quite the challange to do that then strap on the guitar and play two sets with my band The Sand Devils, but it sure was fun.
Thanks again for my friends Tikitastic, Tai Won On, Paul, Kim, Kevin and all. Thanks for the help with preparation Kevin, Tai Won On and Kim, thanks for my impromptu bar backs Big Tiki Dude and Sabu.
The following night, I got to experience Chum rocking Tiki Heaven, Martin Cate rocking the Pineapple drinks, and then in Frankie's room, Thee Swank Bastards raising the roof of the hotel with special guests like Squid and APE members.

I was really happy to see my dear friend Marie King being able to enjoy Oasis (not trivial), and Jonpaul not only playing on Thursday night at one of Tikiyaki's best shows ever, but also subbing in Project Pimento and doing a great job. Happy Birthday Jonpaul!

Sunday afternoon, it was great to relax by the pool and hear a mix of my favorite surf and exotica tunes spun by Big Tiki Dude and Tiki Tena, that is always a nice conclusion to the wild weekend.

It was great seeing many old friends again, but I realized how many new friends I have made over the last couple of years. That's a great part of Oasis for me.

I'm still not 100% focused (as evident by this post), so I appologize to whoever I forgot to mention...

Anyway, looking forward to next year.

Ran

[ Edited by: kick_the_reverb 2010-08-23 16:47 ]